Menorca Travel Guide

Less developed and more tranquil than Mallorca, Menorca appeals to those in search of relaxed sunny days far from the hustle and bustle. Hazy beach life is well and truly at the fore of Menorca's draw, with an abundance of sandy strips perfect for lazing in the heat.

Menorca’s small-scale holiday developments are largely self-contained leaving most of the island uncommercialised and rural, dotted with reminders of an ancient Bronze Age civilisation.

At Menorca’s western extremity is Ciutadella, the island's most attractive town, while at its eastern extremity, just 32km (20 miles) distant, is Mahon, the capital and main point of arrival. The island's most striking feature is its beaches - a glorious girdle of golden white coves and aquamarine waters, particularly in the south - which attract young and not-so-young families year after year.